Brisbane is a wonderful and stunning city in Queensland, Australia. A city tour of Brisbane will be an interesting and a knowledgeable one. You will see a fusion of the old and the new, how well the modern architecture is well absorbed with the old sandstone structures. A well designed and developed city, Brisbane offers a pleasant ambience for quality living.
Like other cities, Brisbane has its share of important landmarks and places of attraction without which your trip is but naturally incomplete. The most impressive being the Story Bridge which is well equipped for motorists as well as pedestrians, the City Hall and its Clock Tower very well stands apart from the other city structures, King George Square is also an important part of the city. The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are the evidence of the quarrying work undertaken for almost 100 plus years but prove to be a delight for cliff climbers. The Newstead House is perhaps the oldest surviving house in the city along with the Tower Mill. The Gateway Bridge enables vehicles to cross the Brisbane River, the Mt Coot-tha is a very popular public park and as you relish a meal at the restaurant on site, you will enjoy a great view of the cityscape.
Though most citizens love to spend time at the river side, attaining the cliffs of Kangaroo Point or climbing the Story Bridge, shopping here can be equally enjoyable and delightful. Beginning with the Queen Street Mall and visit the Brisbane Arcade, Broadway on the Mall, Queens Plaza to name a few. You should visit The Valley for shopping funky and latest trends in fashion and jewelry which the youth love to wear. The Little Stanley Street is for the formal shopping trips. A visit to the weekend markets held downtown should definitely not be given a miss.
Fine dining, visiting vineyards and tasting wines, checking out the local fare and lots more can be enjoyed while in Brisbane. The restaurants serve fresh and authentic food as per the cuisine. There are various dining out options which are light on the pocket but offer great ambience and food as well.
Exciting and vibrant nightlife of Brisbane welcomes with open arms. You enjoy a drink at hip hop bars and have a great dancing time at the pubs and discotheques. Meanwhile, Brisbane has its share of art shows, cultural programmes, galleries and museums too. If you wish you could even opt for walking tours in Brisbane city.
If you have the time and inclination, you could also spend a day at the Alma Park Zoo and check out the endangered animals, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary which is a home to almost 130 koalas and lastly the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Center which allows the visitors to view wildlife in their natural habitat.